Change in OF RANKINGS!!!!

Some may or may not have noted the lively debates over the OF rankings – that mostly being that Manny was left off while Bobby Abreu slipped in at No. 10.

Well, after some soul searching and expanded research, that’s changed…Kind of. But most by talking with a fellow manager who brings home the gold more than I do (and simply finding an oversight on my part).

The No. 10 OUTFIELDER is…… not Manny.

Not Bobby.

Not Bay.

But Matty.

Mathew Kemp is No. 10.

Let the debates begin…

Kemp – a true 5-tool player, put it all together this year going 18/35. I don’t know if 35 bags is a reasonable expectations, but nor is hitting just 18 HRs. Let’s remember Kemp wasn’t a for sure starter the whole year. He’s got the right mix if production, talent/hype/pedigree and age.

So when the pick comes to me and I have to choose between: Kemp, Abreu, Manny, Vlad or Markakis. I will take Kemp next year, despite players having better numbers in 2008 than he did for Runs and RBIs.